Ariana Grande opened up about the emotional process of filming Wicked: For Good, teasing a new song for Glinda as well as a major transformation for the character. While appearing on Variety’s “Awards Circuit Podcast,

Ariana Grande asked that question last night, when she slipped into an archival gown from the label to attend Variety’s 10 Directors To Watch & Creative Impact Awards. For the occasion, she wore a gothic design complete with a voluminous skirt—perhaps a nod not just to her Wicked character,

In the full interview, Ariana Grande also teased the new original song that she sings in the Wicked sequel, Wicked For Good. The song was written by Stephen Schwartz, the composer of the original Broadway musical, and is a “pivotal moment in Glinda’s journey.”

While acting has dominated Grande’s recent years, she remains connected to her music career, hinting at a deluxe edition of her latest album, Eternal Sunshine. “It’s in the can,” she confirmed. However, she plans to release it when the timing feels right, emphasizing quality over quantity with the new tracks.

Ariana Grande also stated a brand-new song written for the Wicked sequel comes at “a pivotal moment in Glinda’s journey” during her recent appearance on the Awards Circuit Podcast (via Comic Book ).

For Good and performing a brand-new Glinda song in the movie.In a conversation with Variety’s Award Circuit Podcast, Grande shared

Genuinely counting down the days until Wicked: For Good comes out and we get to do this entire press cycle all over again—and apparently the movie has some surprises. Specifically, a brand new Glinda song by composer Stephen Schwartz.

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“It’s a pivotal moment in Glinda’s journey,” Grande said. “It shows a side of her we’ve never seen before. In the stage show, this transformation happens offstage. But in the movie, we get to see her make the decision that defines who she is. It’s a privilege to sing this song and be the first Glinda to bring it to life.”

Ariana Grande recently spoke with Variety 's Awards Circuit podcast, where she opened up about preparing for her dream role as Glinda in Wicked and spilled a little bit of tea regarding a new, upcoming deluxe version of Eternal Sunshine and Glinda's new song in Wicked's second installment,

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